Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

✨ Shoutout to Berkeley Lab! ✨ Their dedication to fighting hunger is truly inspiring! 💙 From hosting a quarterly volunteer shift at our Concord warehouse to sponsoring key events like Nourish Gala and Empty Bowls, their support runs deep. Each December, they take it up a notch with their Winter Food Bank Challenge—a friendly competition where departments race to raise funds. This past challenge? They raised enough for 100,000+ meals! 🍽️👏 Because of their incredible impact, we were honored to present them with one of our first-ever Meal Maker Champion awards! 🏆✨ Thank you, Berkeley Lab, for being a powerhouse of generosity! 💙 #EndHunger #MealMakers #CommunityImpact

Our advocacy team is in Capitol Hill today to talk with our congressional representatives to oppose any cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the budget reconciliation. Currently, the House is proposing a 230 billion dollar cut to agriculture which would heavily impact SNAP. They are also advocating for a Farm Bill that will protect and strengthen SNAP and the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). #advocacy #snap #tefap #endhunger #hunger

🥦🍎 Fresh, healthy produce isn’t a privilege—it’s a right! Everyone deserves access to nutritious food, and our Mobile Pantry is here to help. 📍 Pittsburg City Park Mobile Pantry 📅 Every 4th Tuesday | ⏰ 10 AM - 12 PM Stop by and see what delicious, seasonal produce is available this month! 🥕🍊 Looking for a site near you? Visit our Find Food page to locate a distribution happening any day of the week. 💙 https://bit.ly/4fNgsOa 🍏 #FreshForAll #EndHunger #HealthyFood

🥦🍎 This National Nutrition Month, help nourish our community! 🍊🥕 Good nutrition starts with access to healthy food—but for many families, fresh produce and balanced meals are out of reach. You can change that. 💙 Every $1 provides 2 nutritious meals for a neighbor in need. Your support helps us provide fresh fruits, vegetables, and pantry staples so everyone has the fuel they need to thrive. 🍽️ Join us in making nutrition accessible to all. Donate today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Xp0K5g #NationalNutritionMonth #NourishOurCommunity #EndHunger

Yesterday, we had the honor of celebrating our incredible corporate and community partners who are making a real difference in the fight against hunger in Contra Costa and Solano Counties. 🌟 Thank you all for your dedication and support—because of you, more families have access to the nutritious food they need. Together, we’re building a stronger, hunger-free community! 💙🥫 Travis Credit Union, CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, Pacific Service Credit Union, Western States Petroleum Association, Valero, Martinez Refining Company LLC, Bank of America, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Knights of Columbus-Council 9206, El Cerrito Recycling Center, Boy Scouts of America Scouting for Food, Golden Gate Council, Round Hill Holiday Food and Fund Drive, Acalanes High School #endhunger #CommunityImpact #thankyou

Our Advocacy Team is working tirelessly to ensure the #FarmBill not only protects but strengthens crucial social safety net programs like #SNAP and #TEFAP (food bank funding). These programs are lifelines for millions, and we are pushing for robust state funding to support Food Banks and CalFresh (SNAP in California). As lawmakers in D.C. and Sacramento debate these critical policies, we are making sure your voice is heard. Here’s what we’re watching: 🍏 The new USDA Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary Rollins, is proposing changes that could restrict SNAP eligibility, creating more barriers for those in need. 🍇 The House of Representatives has introduced a resolution proposing $230 billion in cuts to the Agriculture Budget, with House Ag Chair GT Thompson signaling that SNAP will be a primary target. Why It matters: More than 5 million Californians rely on CalFresh to provide food for their families. With these crucial programs being cut, we will see a steep increase of individuals at our distributions. At the same time, food bank funding is also being threatened. This means that more individuals will have fewer options of where they can get food if their benefits are cut and we have less food to distribute. 🍊 Governor Gavin Newsom is set to release his May revision of the state budget on May 14. Between now and then, lawmakers are introducing bills that may or may not make it into the final budget. 🥕 We are closely monitoring these decisions and advocating for strong food security measures to be included in his final budget, such as #UniversalSchoolMeals and #CalFood, which allows food banks like ours to purchase California-grown food. #foodbank #endhunger #advocate

Last week, our community advocate Willie Mendoza took the stage at End Child Poverty’s 2025 IMAGINE Legislative Briefing to share his powerful story about the struggles single parents face when it comes to hunger and affording basic necessities. Willie called on legislators and stakeholders to take action—raising the #CalFresh minimum allotment to $100 and securing a $60 million investment in CalFood. These changes would make a real difference for families in need. We’re grateful to End Child Poverty for bringing us together for such an impactful day of advocacy and change! #EndChildPoverty #HungerRelief

💙☕ Today’s the Day! Sip for a Cause with #DutchLuv! ☕💙 Valentine’s Day is here, and your favorite Dutch Bros Coffee drink can help fight hunger! For every drink sold today, $1 will be donated to the Food Bank, providing meals for local families in need. 📍 Grab your #DutchLuv at: 🍵 3500 Alamo Dr, Vacaville ☕ 101 Peabody Rd, Vacaville 🥛 1420 W Texas St, Fairfield 🥤 3066 Travis Blvd, Fairfield 💕 Enjoy your favorite drink & give back—one sip at a time! 💕 #DutchLuv #SipForGood #EndHunger #FoodBankCCS

Nothing says ‘I care’ like fighting hunger. SNAP is a lifeline for millions, and we can’t let Congress slash funding for this proven program. Send an email to your legislators and tell them to protect SNAP! https://bit.ly/3Q833pn #HandsOffSNAP

🥫 Did you know? 🥫 We serve over 65,000 households in Contra Costa and Solano Counties each month. But the need is still great. No one in our community should be facing food insecurity - you can make a difference. Donate, volunteer, or advocate today! 📢 Learn how to help: https://bit.ly/3Qcr12S #HungerFacts #EndHunger #FoodBankCCS #FightFoodInsecurity